Child Development Associate (CDA) Series

This series is designed to provide the educational component of the national
credentialing program administered by the Council for Early Childhood Professional
Recognition. Students may pursue the Infant/Toddler CDA or the Preschool CDA
credential. The CDA is accepted by the Department of Human Services for group
teacher positions in licensed day care centers.

In addition to course work and portfolio preparation, the candidate needs
to meet work experience requirements. Candidates closely work with a CDA
advisor* to document the educational and work experience in preparation of
a formal assessment by a Council representative. (Additional non-college
fees are assessed by the Council.)

It is strongly recommended that students take the Placement Test and enroll
in required reading/writing courses to assure that the portfolio requirements
are met. These courses can be applied toward the Child Development/Child
Care Option, Associate in Arts degree. For information, contact the area coordinator, Michael Bolicki, at (609)463-3573 or mbolicki@atlantic.edu.